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Trump vows to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory after defeating Iran as ceasefire expires

Trump vows to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory after defeating Iran as ceasefire expires
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President Donald Trump said on Friday he would “very soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States, framing the move as contingent on defeating Iran in the ongoing war. Speaking at a political rally in New York, Trump stated, “Once we have defeated Iran—which is suffering a crushing defeat—I will declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States” .

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected the claim on Saturday, asserting the waterway “has been, is, and will remain Iranian” and can be opened or closed only at Iran’s command. Gharibabadi added that threats or shows of force would not alter Iran’s control, posting the response on X .

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil, gas, and fertilizer trade, has been effectively blocked by Iran since February, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on the country. The 60-day ceasefire negotiated between Washington and Tehran is set to expire this weekend, with no extension agreed upon .

Trump also told Americans to accept higher gasoline prices as the cost of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, linking the economic impact to the military campaign . The White House has not detailed how the declaration would be implemented or its legal basis under international law.

The USS Abraham Lincoln, deployed to the region for nine months, remains in operation despite reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the vessel. Trump dismissed concerns about sailor welfare, stating the deployment duration was “not nearly long enough” .

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have stalled, with the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program as central sticking points. A framework agreement had previously barred Iran from imposing fees on shipping during the 60-day talks, but no new terms have been finalized as the deadline approaches .

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postimees · about 18 hours ago

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aktuality.sk · about 18 hours ago

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gazeta.pl · about 18 hours ago

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die zeit · about 19 hours ago

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trouw · about 19 hours ago

„Werde Hormus-Straße zum Territorium der USA erklären – Trump und Iran streiten über Meereng US-Präsident Donald Trump kündigt an, die Straße von Hormus nach einem Sieg über den Iran zu US-Territorium erklären zu wollen. Der Iran weist diese Ansprüche entschieden zurück.

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welt.de · about 19 hours ago

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Middle East live: Trump threatens US takeover of Hormuz as Iran vows to retain control US President Donald Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after vowing to finish defeating Iran in a New York rally on Friday. Tehran rejected the claim on Saturday, with Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi saying the strategic waterway will remain Iranian and can be opened or closed only at Irans command. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.

france24 · about 19 hours ago

Trump vows to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory soon US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to declare the strategic Strait of Hormuz as American territory following Irans defeat in the ongoing war. He also claimed the US blockade remains effective, while Iranian military officials dismissed his statements as baseless fabrications.

Trump vows to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory soon US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to declare the strategic Strait of Hormuz as American territory following Irans defeat in the ongoing war. He also claimed the US blockade remains effective, while Iranian military officials dismissed his statements as baseless fabrications.

yenisafak · about 20 hours ago

Iran rebuffs Trump: Hormuz cannot be seized by a tweet Tehran has dismissed US President Donald Trumps claim that Washington would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz American territory, insisting the strategic waterway remains under Iranian control. A senior diplomat warned that threats and shows of force cannot alter the reality of Irans position in the Gulf.

Iran rebuffs Trump: Hormuz cannot be seized by a tweet Tehran has dismissed US President Donald Trumps claim that Washington would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz American territory, insisting the strategic waterway remains under Iranian control. A senior diplomat warned that threats and shows of force cannot alter the reality of Irans position in the Gulf.

yenisafak · about 20 hours ago

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Krieg in Nahost: Teheran reagiert auf Trump: „Straße von Hormus wird Iran gehören Iran weist die Pläne des US-Präsidenten zurück, die Meerenge zu US-Territorium zu erklären. Am Wochenende läuft die Frist für Verhandlungen über Irans Atomprogramm ab.

sueddeutsche · about 20 hours ago

🟠 UPDATETrump Defends Record Navy Deployment to Iran Amidst Sailor Mental Health ConcernsPresident Trump downplayed concerns regarding living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, with NBC News reporting reactions from sailors families.📰  #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire

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mastodon bot · about 21 hours ago

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aljazeera · about 22 hours ago

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orf.at · about 22 hours ago

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handelsblatt · about 22 hours ago

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Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on U.S. aircraft carrier President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a U.S. aircraft carrier deployed against Iran, while confirming the ship…

japantoday · about 22 hours ago

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Strait of Hormuz will soon be called a territory of the United States The US president says America will also hit Iran hard economically as Washington and Tehran struggle to reach a deal to end a nearly six-month conflict

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independent · about 22 hours ago

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Streit um Straße von Hormus: Trump will Straße von Hormus zu US-Territorium machen Trump will die Straße von Hormus nach einem Sieg über den Iran zu US-Territorium erklären. Teheran weist den Anspruch scharf zurück und droht mit einer Fortsetzung der Blockade.

handelsblatt · about 23 hours ago

Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

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news.yahoo.com · about 23 hours ago

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Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory amid Iran war Control over the strait has been a sticking point in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran.

aljazeera · about 23 hours ago

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rtl nieuws · about 23 hours ago

Trump: na verslaan Iran wordt Straat van Hormuz grondgebied VS

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trouw · about 23 hours ago

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der standard · about 23 hours ago

Trump shrugs off concerns about dismal conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln President Trump said Friday that he isnt concerned about the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, despite calls from lawmakers to investigate reports of mental health issues for those onboard. Why it matters: The San Diego-based aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, and numerous reports have indicated that crew members families are concerned about a lack of food and other basic supplies. At least one sailor has gone overboard, prompting the Navy to launch an investigation. The Military Times reported that other crew members have also tried to go overboard. What theyre saying: Speaking to reporters Friday, Trump said he didnt think the ship had been deployed "nearly long enough." He also disputed that the family members of the 5,000-plus crew were concerned about their well-being, and pointed toward the USS George Washington coming to relieve the Lincoln from its Middle East deployment. While taking questions from the press Friday, a reporter mentioned families were worried, to which Trump replied "no theyre not."Zoom out: The Navy Times, The Military Times, and Stars and Stripes were among the first to report on conditions aboard the carrier. The ship hasnt made a port call in at least 200 days. Generally, those occur every 30 to 45 days unless operational demands interrupt plans. Family members of those aboard told The Military Times that the crew lacks basic items like hygiene products and faces other quality-of-life issues, including contaminated water.Low morale and exhaustion are also rampant among the crew, several families said. For the record: In a statement, the Navy denied it had "observed an increase in suicidal ideations or attempts aboard" the USS Abraham Lincoln. "We take every service members well-being seriously and have religious, medical and mental health professionals available to assess and address concerns as they arise," the statement said. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also called the conditions on the carrier "completely misrepresented." "Some deployments are longer than others, and I have more respect and gratitude for those sailors than anybody. What they do in those high seas and those austere conditions with less port calls, its incredible," he told reporters Thursday.The White House referred Axios to Trumps comments. Zoom in: Lawmakers from both parties have called for investigations into how conditions on the carrier deteriorated. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) have both publicly called for probes, with Gallego requesting to visit the ship to see conditions for himself. Between the lines: The situation with the USS Abraham Lincoln reflects a broader pattern among U.S aircraft carriers, which have gone on longer deployments in recent years than they otherwise might. With the war in Iran still going on, resources have been directed into the Middle East and extended time at sea. Another carrier, the USS George H. Bush, deployed on March 31 and has spent at least four months at sea. The USS Gerald R. Ford deployed in 2025 and visited the Mediterranean and the Caribbean before deploying to the Middle East. It was at sea for 326 days — a new record — before returning home in May. Editors note: This story has been updated with additional information throughout.

Trump shrugs off concerns about dismal conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln President Trump said Friday that he isnt concerned about the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, despite calls from lawmakers to investigate reports of mental health issues for those onboard. Why it matters: The San Diego-based aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, and numerous reports have indicated that crew members families are concerned about a lack of food and other basic supplies. At least one sailor has gone overboard, prompting the Navy to launch an investigation. The Military Times reported that other crew members have also tried to go overboard. What theyre saying: Speaking to reporters Friday, Trump said he didnt think the ship had been deployed "nearly long enough." He also disputed that the family members of the 5,000-plus crew were concerned about their well-being, and pointed toward the USS George Washington coming to relieve the Lincoln from its Middle East deployment. While taking questions from the press Friday, a reporter mentioned families were worried, to which Trump replied "no theyre not."Zoom out: The Navy Times, The Military Times, and Stars and Stripes were among the first to report on conditions aboard the carrier. The ship hasnt made a port call in at least 200 days. Generally, those occur every 30 to 45 days unless operational demands interrupt plans. Family members of those aboard told The Military Times that the crew lacks basic items like hygiene products and faces other quality-of-life issues, including contaminated water.Low morale and exhaustion are also rampant among the crew, several families said. For the record: In a statement, the Navy denied it had "observed an increase in suicidal ideations or attempts aboard" the USS Abraham Lincoln. "We take every service members well-being seriously and have religious, medical and mental health professionals available to assess and address concerns as they arise," the statement said. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also called the conditions on the carrier "completely misrepresented." "Some deployments are longer than others, and I have more respect and gratitude for those sailors than anybody. What they do in those high seas and those austere conditions with less port calls, its incredible," he told reporters Thursday.The White House referred Axios to Trumps comments. Zoom in: Lawmakers from both parties have called for investigations into how conditions on the carrier deteriorated. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) have both publicly called for probes, with Gallego requesting to visit the ship to see conditions for himself. Between the lines: The situation with the USS Abraham Lincoln reflects a broader pattern among U.S aircraft carriers, which have gone on longer deployments in recent years than they otherwise might. With the war in Iran still going on, resources have been directed into the Middle East and extended time at sea. Another carrier, the USS George H. Bush, deployed on March 31 and has spent at least four months at sea. The USS Gerald R. Ford deployed in 2025 and visited the Mediterranean and the Caribbean before deploying to the Middle East. It was at sea for 326 days — a new record — before returning home in May. Editors note: This story has been updated with additional information throughout.

axios · about 23 hours ago

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Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory; tells Americans to accept high gas prices U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he will very soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. "territory" as he steps up pressure on Iran, with the nearly…

japantoday · about 23 hours ago

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Iran Defies Trump Over Strait of Hormuz as US Gas Prices Surge, Washington Cairo, 15 August (Brussles Morning Newspaper) Iran Hormuz tensions intensified after Tehran rejected Donald Trumps claim that the United States controlled the strategic waterway, while the US president told Americans that paying more at the petrol pump was … Read more

brussels morning · about 24 hours ago

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Iran defiant on Strait of Hormuz as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices Iran called on the U.S. to accept defeat while President Donald Trump blasted Iran as "evil" and urged Americans to brace for continued high fuel prices. The comments…

japantoday · about 24 hours ago

Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices

Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices

news.yahoo.com · 1 day ago

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Krieg in Nahost: Trump: Werde Straße von Hormus zu US-Territorium erklären Der Schritt werde bald erfolgen, zunächst müsse jedoch Iran besiegt werden, sagt der US-Präsident. Unklar ist, wie ernst er es mit dieser Ankündigung meint. Iran reagiert dennoch prompt auf die Aussage.

sueddeutsche · 1 day ago

President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran and said the ship would soon rotate out.

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President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran and said the ship would soon rotate out. u.afp.com/SHum

bluesky_AFP English · 1 day ago